tom wrote:
>
> Barbara
>
> If this message is OK, pass it along. If not, I understand.
>
> Most of the e-mail type viruses use the address lists to proliferate. I
> have tried to avoid polluting my comrades by not keeping an address
> list. I just keep a copy of an e-mail from those to whom I may want to
> communicate. When I want to send a message to that person, I just open
> that e-mail and hit reply. This way if a virus does get into my system, it
> can't go any further. I know it is a draconian solution, but if all
> address books were cleared, these viruses could not spread via the address
> book route.
>
> For many people this method would not be too much of a problem.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Have fun,
>
> Tom Curtis
> [log in to unmask]

All,

Back when I was too stupid to use the address book, that's exactly
what I did. I guess I wasn't so stupid after all. Thanks for a good
tip!